What is food mineral?

Minerals are inorganic elements that originate in the earth and cannot be made in the body. They play important roles in various bodily functions and are necessary to sustain life and maintain optimal health, and thus are essential nutrients.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Minerals in avocado

The avocado is a native American exotic fruit unlike any other.

They contain no starch and little sugar but are an excellent source of usable food energy.

Avocado includes necessary minerals like potassium, calcium and sodium. These are used to provide the mineral necessity of the body.

Potassium regulates pressure of blood. They can decrease the risk of stroke, lower high blood pressure, relieve heartburn, prevent ulcers and speed the recovery from diarrhea.

Sodium reduces the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

Sodium and potassium, give avocado a high alkaline reaction.

Avocado also contain iron and copper which are so necessary in building red blood cell and the prevention of nutritional anemia.
Minerals in avocado

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